Indirect Tax - Senior Associate

Moore JFC Consulting L.L.C.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial auditing firm in Dubai is seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate to manage audit engagements and lead junior staff. The ideal candidate must have experience in UAE VAT, excellent MS Office skills, and strong communication abilities. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and advance your career in financial auditing.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in UAE VAT.
• Experience handling Excise and Custom matters is an advantage.
• Excellent skills in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent English communication skills, both speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements and supervise junior staff.
• Review data for VAT returns and identify anomalies.
• Prepare and file UAE VAT returns and refunds.
• Conduct VAT health checks.
• Support clients in responding to tax authority queries.
• Prepare proposals.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Technical Proficiency

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA/CTA Qualifications

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, Navision, Sun Systems)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Associate to join our dynamic team in the financial auditing sector. The ideal candidate will possess a robust understanding of auditing principles and practices, along with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. As a Senior Associate, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality audit services to our diverse clientele, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing client relationships. You will be responsible for leading audit engagements, supervising junior staff, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to achieve organizational goals. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast‑paced environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career in financial auditing.

Experience

• Experienced in reviewing data for preparation of VAT returns to identify anomalies/potential errors that need to be investigated.
• Experience in preparation and filing of UAE VAT returns.
• Experienced in handling preparation, filing, and following up on VAT refund applications.
• Experienced in conducting VAT health checks.
• Experienced in supporting clients to respond to FTA/Tax authorities for the queries/information asked by them from clients during the audit.
• Experienced in research on tax matters.
• Experienced in preparing proposals.

Other Attributes

• Able to plan, monitor, and complete the tasks to provide timely deliverables.
• Ability to work on multiple engagements and ensure timely deliverables.

Requirements

• A minimum experience in UAE VAT.
• Experience handling Excise and Custom matters in the UAE/GCC would be an added advantage.
• Candidate should have ACA/ACCA/CPA/CTA Qualifications.
• Excellent skills in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint in particular).
• Understanding of how ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, Navision, Sun Systems) work and how to manage data efficiently is desirable.
• Excellent English communication skills, both speaking and writing.
• Team player.

Skills

• Financial Acumen: A deep understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and auditing standards is essential for evaluating a client's financial health and ensuring compliance.
• Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and derive meaningful insights is crucial for effective auditing and reporting.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary to convey findings clearly to clients and team members and to facilitate collaboration.
• Project Management: Proficiency in managing multiple audit projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with accounting software and audit tools enhances efficiency and accuracy in audit processes.